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Description for Paradise
Paperback. Good copy
The paradise myth has been one of the most powerful motivators in human history, influencing and energizing all kinds of individuals and groups. From the Assassins of twefth-century Persia to the Pilgrim Fathers of America; from Pythagoras to modern-day downsizers, there have always been those who would seek perfection on earth. This hope for an earthly paradise drives humanity onwards, pressing for change and offering salvation. Yet it also comes attached to religious beliefs such as Armageddon, original sin and martyrdom - all notions that influence modern life even when hidden beneath a veneer of secularism. Kevin Rushby traces the ... Read more
The paradise myth has been one of the most powerful motivators in human history, influencing and energizing all kinds of individuals and groups. From the Assassins of twefth-century Persia to the Pilgrim Fathers of America; from Pythagoras to modern-day downsizers, there have always been those who would seek perfection on earth. This hope for an earthly paradise drives humanity onwards, pressing for change and offering salvation. Yet it also comes attached to religious beliefs such as Armageddon, original sin and martyrdom - all notions that influence modern life even when hidden beneath a veneer of secularism. Kevin Rushby traces the ... Read more
Product Details
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Robinson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845294847
SKU
KTK0093828
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-1
About Kevin Rushby
Kevin Rushby has lived and worked in the Sudan, Malaysia, Thailand and Yemen. A full-time writer, his other books are: Chasing the Mountain of Light:(184119882X), Eating the Flowers of Paradise: (184119 6797, Children of Kali.(1841195685) and Hunting Pirate Heaven: (1841194883).
Reviews for Paradise
"'an outstanding book...exceptionally lucid, stimulating and thought-provoking' The Indpendent 'at his best evoking the sheer joy of travel', Literary Review 'a deft wit and a deep understanding of his territory', The Independent"